Abstract

ACOSTA, MARTÍN E; MEJIA, CAROLINA  and  RODRPIGUEZ, CARLOS W. Solving geometric problems through experimental mathematics: use of dynamic geometry software to construct an unknown locus. Integración - UIS [online]. 2011, vol.29, n.2, pp.163-174. ISSN 0120-419X.

Abstract. Through an example of Euclidean geometry and using the dynamic geometry software Cabri Géomètre, we show here how to follow a process to solve problems via experimental mathematics which include two phases: experimentation and formalization. The problem we solve is as follows: Given a triangle, find the locus for all points in the plane such that the lateral symmetrical triangle to triangle given be rectangle.

Keywords : experimental mathematics; dynamic geometry; locus.

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